Expanded Middle School Instrumental Music Program!

Next year, Pacific Ridge will expand its instrumental music program by offering Beginning Instrumental Music as an arts class. Middle school students interested in learning an instrument or continuing an instrument they've recently begun playing are encouraged to sign up for Beginning Instrumental Ensemble. After-school instrumental lessons will also be a new option next year. Instrumental lessons during clubs period every Wednesday will continue as usual. Please click here for more details about Middle School Instrumental Music options.  

"OMG, You Guys," Legally Blonde Tickets On Sale Now! 

Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by glittery, pink storm in this fun and upbeat show. Middle school students will present a 75-minute, one-act version of the acclaimed Broadway musical, Legally Blonde, on May 21st- 23rd at Vista's Avo Playhouse. Click here to purchase tickets online.

Dates: Thursday, May 21st - Saturday, May 23rd

Times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; 2:00 p.m. on Saturday

Place: Avo Playhouse, 303 Main Street, Vista CA

Check In With The Ridge Report  

The latest edition of the Pacific Ridge student newspaper is out! This will be the final edition of the school year. Features include a student reflection on the "end-of-year crunch", a curated "cuteness" gallery to deal with finals stress, and a recipe for Coconut Vanilla Pancakes. To read the Ridge Report visit ridgereport.squarespace.com. Password: firebird 

Summer Programs and Sports Camps at Pacific Ridge!

From June 15th to August 13th, Pacific Ridge will be offering a number of summer programs available to all students in San Diego's North County. Choices include non-credit academic classes for middle and high school students, the Firebird Program for rising 5th through 7th graders, and sports camps for children in elementary school through high school. For more information and to register, please visit the 2015 Summer Programs page on the Pacific Ridge website.

8th Graders Find Global Engagement Close To Home

On May 6th, the 8th-grade class split into groups for an afternoon of cultural discovery at the Pala Indian Reservation, Chicano Park, and Tijuana. At all three locations, students connected with partner schools to explore the concept of community, gain new perspective, and identify commonalties and differences among the many smaller communities within the San Diego/Tijuana region. 

Faculty and Staff Treated to Appreciation Celebration!

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day was celebrated on Tuesday, May 12th. At lunchtime, Community Hall transformed into a spring paradise complete with vibrant table settings, fresh flower bouquets, succulent party favors, and other thoughtful touches, including a photo slideshow of students expressing thanks to their teachers. Pacific Ridge faculty and staff enjoyed a delicious spread of Greek dishes prepared and presented by the Parents Association, and cheered a number of faculty members who won gift cards and prizes in a raffle drawing. Thank you to all the Parents Association volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the lunch a memorable treat! 

Transition to College Tailgate for Seniors and Parents 

Seniors and their parents are invited to campus for an event celebrating the Class of 2015's transition to college. The program bookends parent coffees and senior sessions with practical tips and advice and gives students and parents the chance to enjoy one another's company before graduation. You won't want to miss it! Look for an evite in your inbox by the end of this week.

Date: Tuesday, May 19th 

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 

Place: West Lot and Community Hall

Camp College May 20th through May 22nd

Camp College is a mandatory and invaluable workshop designed to provide Pacific Ridge juniors with the information and materials needed to begin the college application process. Camp College will reconvene on August 26th - 28th, when students will begin working on the Common Application.  

Dates: May 20th - 22nd

Time: 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.